The End Is Nigh! [BCochran]

Baseball Horde! How are you? Your team?

Your hopes, dashed? Your dreams, down the drain?

If not, allow me to clarify things for you.

We're right at the end of the season. Roughly 15 games left for everyone and postseason spots are basically locked up at this point. Let's take a look at who's in and who's out, shall we?

American League

West - This may be the only division in baseball still up for grabs. Texas leads Houston by 2.5 games. I find it interesting that Houston was the dregs of the NL, but is competing for a division title in the AL. Truth is, Houston had this thing in hand, but has lost 4 straight while Texas has won 5 straight. Huge swing. We'll see if Houston can reverse the current trend.

East - Toronto has a 3.5 game lead over the Yankees. Yup, the Blue Jays have jumped up and are poised, and likely, to take the division title. The big story in the division is Boston, in my opinion. If you remember way back when, I wrote that Boston had spent a ton of money and overloaded on talent. That it would be interesting to see if they could get that talent to gel. Last in the division. 69-76 as I'm writing this.

Question answered.

Central - KC in a walk. KC is having a good year and the rest of the division is weak. They currently have an 11 game lead. Detroit is the disappointment here in last place at 67-78. But Verlander is still hitting Upton...so...you know...

National League

West - Bleeding blue all the way. Dodgers have it locked down with a 7.5 game lead over the Giants. Really no surprises here. SF has slightly underperformed and the Dodgers have played good, solid, ball all year long.

East - The Mets. THE METS???? Yup. The Curly W's failed to live up to many folks' expectations and the Mets have an 8 game lead. The only question here is whether or not Atlanta and Philly will lose 100 games this year. *hangs self*

Central - Surprise. Surprise. Surprise. Not only are the Cardinals leading this division, but they have the best record in baseball. The interesting thing is the Pirates. Only 4.5 back, so technically within striking distance. In fact, the Pirates would be leading every other division in baseball at this point. Thank the Good Lord for the Wild Card, eh Pirates fans?

Speaking of the Wild Card....

AL Wild Card Your current leaders in the WC Standings are the Yanks and the Astros. Minnesota, LA, Cleveland and Baltimore are all within range. Twins are 1.5 games back, LA is at 2.5, Cleveland at 4 and Baltimore at 4.5. Houston is, remember, on a 4 game slide, so they're vulnerable.

NL Wild Card This isn't even really a question. Pittsburgh and Chicago. Yes, you read that right, PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO. The nearest team is SanFran, but they're 8.5 back. This is a done deal. A one game playoff between these two franchises is going to be a desperate, frantic affair and I can't wait.

Alright, that's all for now. I'll be back once the playoffs are up and running.

As always, I hope you enjoyed the post. Thanks to Ace, the Cobs and especially CBD for letting me post and getting this up at the HQ.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 06:50 PM

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1 Frirst?

Posted by: chemjeff at September 20, 2015 06:50 PM (WKc9e)

2 I will be rooting for the Cards and the Royals, but I do have a soft spot for Pittsburgh, they have been so bad for so long and only recently they have started to be good again so I hope they make it deep into the playoffs.

Posted by: chemjeff at September 20, 2015 06:51 PM (WKc9e)

3 And while Chicago has been very bad for a very long time - eh, they can suck it

Posted by: chemjeff at September 20, 2015 06:52 PM (WKc9e)

4 Disabled toilet.

Posted by: Patroller at September 20, 2015 06:52 PM (UySeZ)

5 ???

Posted by: chemjeff at September 20, 2015 06:52 PM (WKc9e)

6 Huh where is everyone

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 06:59 PM (WKc9e)

7 So, JJ's and Yahoo groups are where the cool kids are.

Posted by: incenced burner at September 20, 2015 07:01 PM (PwyvZ)

8 Houston's success is far less about its move to the AL and more about their years of horror and depression finally paying off in terms of drafting.

Or Nolan Ryan magic.

That said, GO RANGERS.

Posted by: Lauren at September 20, 2015 07:04 PM (yJUoa)

9 Distinct scarcity of elbows.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 20, 2015 07:05 PM (7MWCL)

10 LE and DOJ are there too.

Posted by: incenced burner at September 20, 2015 07:05 PM (PwyvZ)

11 Keep it up Royals.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 20, 2015 07:11 PM (u82oZ)

12
Cards. If they can hang on to it. Been a bit shaky lately.

And I don't get the whole Yahoo attraction thing. Seems like with just about everything else, the lefty vibe is pervasive. Yahoo, Google, Facebook, etc.

Posted by: GBruno at September 20, 2015 07:11 PM (u49WF)

13 I'd prefer Pittsburgh somehow win the division. The wild card game is a crap shoot. I'm a Pittsburgh expat so my allegiances are still for the Steelers/Pens/Pirates. I gotta say, I'm still getting used to having a baseball team that is championship caliber. The last time that happened, I was in my early 20's. The 1992 NLCS is still scarred on my soul.

Posted by: Puddleglum at September 20, 2015 07:12 PM (NGd+i)

14 There is a Yahoo chat group? I thought it was just an email group

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:12 PM (WKc9e)

15 My Cubbies are doing pretty well. Shockingly. All hopes were on the Wild Card but now, they are within 5 of the division lead!

Maybe Back to the Future II's prediction will happen?

Posted by: Aslan's Girl at September 20, 2015 07:13 PM (xetep)

16 It's a west coast thing.

Posted by: incenced burner at September 20, 2015 07:15 PM (PwyvZ)

17 RIP MKH's leftard husband.

Yes, he was a leftard, but RIP nonetheless.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 07:15 PM (vsbNu)

18 OK, so the Cubs lost to the Cards and they are 6 games back... still, tho, weren't they 18 games back at one point? And they are still very much in the WC hunt.

Posted by: Aslan's Girl at September 20, 2015 07:16 PM (xetep)

19 Will the cubbies ask Bartman to throw the first pitch ?

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:16 PM (45ap8)

20 19
Will the cubbies ask Bartman to throw the first pitch ?

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:16 PM (45ap
ha!
If they make it to the WS, they will have a ritual sacrifice of Bartman AND the goat

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:18 PM (WKc9e)

21 You baseball guys should get some cheerleaders. Elbows would bring in more fans, I think.
Beer, hotdogs, and elbows - it's for America.

Posted by: Chi at September 20, 2015 07:19 PM (aYrkW)

22 Warrants issued.
Just a matter of time.
(like tonight)

Posted by: incenced burner at September 20, 2015 07:19 PM (PwyvZ)

23 The AAA Columbus Clippers Won the Governor's cup, now if the Indians can do the same.

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at September 20, 2015 07:19 PM (c4yY7)

24 Chi how are you enjoying your trip?

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:21 PM (WKc9e)

25 I know it's too late for the Prohibition thread, but this needs to be reported: Not Your Father's Root Beer is fucking awesome.

And don't those ladies look happy?

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at September 20, 2015 07:21 PM (LUgeY)

26 Texas Rangers have the Six Shooters.

I tried to link an elbows pic, but Pixy won't let me.

Posted by: Lauren at September 20, 2015 07:22 PM (S5zql)

27 What year is this? 1986?

Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at September 20, 2015 07:23 PM (k9qR4)

28 " Not Your Father's Root Beer is fucking awesome. "

Is it? I keep seeing it and think about buying it, but haven't yet.

Posted by: Lauren at September 20, 2015 07:23 PM (S5zql)

29 Sorry about MKH husband, but he should not have been riding a bike in traffic.
Is there a chance that the Yankees make the playoffs?

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at September 20, 2015 07:24 PM (R8hU8)

30 Joe Maddon has been the difference for the Cubs.

He knows how to win.

They're a young team and his influence makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference.

I'm a White Sox fan, but I like what Maddon has done.

( Obama is not a Sox fan )

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:24 PM (45ap8)

31 Seriously, though: KC vs. StL? WTF?!

Where's
The
Fries!?

Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at September 20, 2015 07:25 PM (k9qR4)

32 From what I understand, the event that MKH's husband was riding in had a very poorly thought out course with lots of injuries, and obviously, his fatality.

Very sad. These sort of charity events can really backfire if not well planned, and few are.

Posted by: Lauren at September 20, 2015 07:25 PM (S5zql)

33
( Obama is not a Sox fan )

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:24 PM (45ap
Don't worry, once they rename the team to the Chicago Obamas, then he'll become a fan

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:25 PM (WKc9e)

34 Alibis-R-Us... up in smoke.

Posted by: incenced burner at September 20, 2015 07:25 PM (PwyvZ)

35 Sorry about MKH husband, but he should not have been riding a bike in traffic.

I really hope you're drunk or retarded. Possibly both.

Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at September 20, 2015 07:26 PM (k9qR4)

36 A gun thread followed by a baseball thread! Can we have a soccer thread next?

Posted by: Just some guy at September 20, 2015 07:26 PM (yxw0r)

37 Fuck the Cards. Yankees of the NL.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:27 PM (ucDmr)

38 Of course, if you like root beer, which I do.
5.9% alcohol. Enough of these things and I'll probably see the ghost of Mr. Hires.

Somebody mentioned getting some ice cream to go with it.

*looks in freezer*

Heh, heh, heh...I have ice cream...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at September 20, 2015 07:27 PM (LUgeY)

39 Can we have a soccer thread next?

no

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:27 PM (WKc9e)

40 Pirates and Cubs are both probably stronger than the Cards at the moment. Winner of Bucs/Cubs WC probably goes to the World Series. Assuming Pit doesn't catch the Cards in regulation. 4 down.

Posted by: forest at September 20, 2015 07:28 PM (lcz8X)

41 39 Youmisspelled that. FUCK NO!

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:29 PM (ucDmr)

42 Yahoo groups, I am inside your ceiling.
Scratched a hole.
Looking at you.
Re-transmitting you.
See you in court.

Posted by: Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:30 PM (PwyvZ)

43 Baseball?

I'm not done talking about Football. Any one think that Tim Tebow's agent might be getting a call from the Cowboys?

And my Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres and Chargers suck.

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at September 20, 2015 07:31 PM (1ijHg)

44 You can take the Astros out of last but you can't take the last out of the Laststros.

Posted by: Max Rockatansky at September 20, 2015 07:31 PM (KpCv4)

45 39 Can we have a soccer thread next?

Soccer is discussed in the gardening thread.

Posted by: Max Rockatansky at September 20, 2015 07:33 PM (KpCv4)

46 Enjoying myself immensely, chem. Thanks for asking. Nothing touristy yet, though.

I might look for that Not Dad's root beer on the way back from dinner - thanks for the reminder, whoever brought that up!

Posted by: Chi at September 20, 2015 07:35 PM (aYrkW)

47 Soccer is discussed in the gardening thread.

And gardening is discussed in the gun thread.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at September 20, 2015 07:35 PM (LUgeY)

48 45: Thought soccer was in the rainbow doritos thread? WTF?

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:35 PM (ucDmr)

49 44, you are being mean. If the Astros were still in the NL Central, they would be last. But in the AL West, they are only 1.5 games out of first.

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at September 20, 2015 07:35 PM (1ijHg)

50 BC, you got something against the NL Central?

I noticed you bolded all the other divisions 'cept them. Oh, and Go Cards!

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 20, 2015 07:36 PM (oKpFs)

51 Go Yankees!

Posted by: Garrett at September 20, 2015 07:37 PM (TzlU8)

52 So sick of the cards and their shit. Go Cubs or Pittsburgh. Anybody but the cards.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:38 PM (ucDmr)

53 OT: football thread is dead. I just want to gloat. The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2. They lost to the Raiders. BWHAHAHAHA!!!

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 07:38 PM (NGd+i)

54 " Anybody but the cards."

Amen!

Posted by: Ghost of Game 6 at September 20, 2015 07:38 PM (yJUoa)

55 Tigers, Blue Jays and any team with Korean players.

Since the Jays are winning now, Sportsnet - one of our Canadian cable sports channels is playing Yankee games from the "Yes" network whenever the games don't conflict.

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 07:39 PM (AC0lD)

56 Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at September 20, 2015 07:35 PM (1ijHg)

I think the Stros are only behind the Cubs in disappointing their fans.

Posted by: Max Rockatansky at September 20, 2015 07:39 PM (KpCv4)

57 September 20 2015
R.I.P. AOSHQ

Posted by: Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:39 PM (PwyvZ)

58 What is up with all the Cardinals hate?

It's the only pro team that St. Louis has. Can't they get a little bit of love?

Well, except for hockey. And no the Rams don't count.

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:41 PM (WKc9e)

59 Has it really been ten years since the White Sox beat the Astros in the World Series ?

Now the Astros are contending and the Sox are desperately trying to stay out of the cellar.

I guess round two of Nolan Ryan vs Robin Ventura goes to Ryan.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:42 PM (45ap8)

60 54: Thanks. eff them and the steroid keg they rode in on. If they didn't bean people, where would they be? Assholes.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:42 PM (ucDmr)

61 Manziel has to have just two more games so he can have as many pass attempts as Brady had in one game.

Posted by: Max Rockatansky at September 20, 2015 07:43 PM (KpCv4)

62 58: The cards are Furgeson, only professional. Just go away cards.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:44 PM (ucDmr)

63 Awfully presumptuous to sock Ceiling Cat.

Posted by: fluffy at September 20, 2015 07:44 PM (2iV3X)

64 55 any team with Korean players.

Pittsburgh lost Jung Ho Kang for the season which is going to hurt. He was a very good bat and a solid infielder. I think he was up for Rookie of the Year. If he isn't, he should be.

Could somebody ban the creepy stalker troll? Its annoying.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 07:44 PM (NGd+i)

65 STFU Bob Costass.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 07:45 PM (vsbNu)

66 Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:42 PM (45ap

The Astros screwed Ryan so they don't deserve any good mojo from him.

Posted by: Max Rockatansky at September 20, 2015 07:45 PM (KpCv4)

67 That Big Red Machine cheerleader looks tough with all those stitches across her face. I dig it.

Posted by: derit at September 20, 2015 07:46 PM (jT+gh)

68 62
58: The cards are Furgeson, only professional. Just go away cards.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:44 PM (ucDmr)
wait, whaaaaat?
actually the riot factor in St. Louis is pretty low when the Cards win something big

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:46 PM (WKc9e)

69 Just trying to admonish those who are about to step over the line.

Posted by: Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:48 PM (PwyvZ)

70 TEST?

Posted by: Carol at September 20, 2015 07:48 PM (P2xmL)

71 That other ceiling cat is an impostor.

I know because I am watching you.

http://tinyurl.com/pa4upya

Posted by: The Real Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:48 PM (WKc9e)

72 Hi Carol, how are you doing? How are the roses?

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:49 PM (WKc9e)

73 Pittsburgh lost Jung Ho Kang for the season which is
going to hurt.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 07:44 PM (NGd+i)

That sucks. And if I recall, he also brought in one of the female Korean K-pop stars to throw out a first pitch. So, there's also those intangibles he brought to the game...

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 07:49 PM (AC0lD)

74 68: Sorry just don't like the cards. Used to be a classy orginazation. Now, they blow. Might as well sell to Ted Turner. I really give a shit about baseball so, who cares? Not me.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:50 PM (ucDmr)

75 I control the horizontal
I control the vertical
I am watching you right now

Posted by: The Real Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:50 PM (WKc9e)

76 Bucs & Cubs in the wildcard game.Cole vs Arrieta(Lester has the yips with runners on base kills his chances).My dad corrupted me at the tender age of 8 on rooting for the Pirates.They win the game it should be an interesting series against the Cards.I went to 3 home games at PNC Park this summer rooting for the home team."Raise It !"

Posted by: YTown Guy at September 20, 2015 07:50 PM (das+y)

77 YAY, CAROL. Welcome back!

Posted by: Ceiling Cat at September 20, 2015 07:50 PM (PwyvZ)

78 Hi Carol. Good to see you.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:51 PM (ucDmr)

79 chemjeff, did you have a falling out with Fapplebee's?

Posted by: fluffy at September 20, 2015 07:52 PM (2iV3X)

80 Let's go, Mets! That is all.

Posted by: Attila (Pillage Idiot) at September 20, 2015 07:53 PM (p9FbV)

81 73: Heh! I agree. You just can't have enough cute, stompy boot wearing, Asian chicks with short skirts throwing out first pitches.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 07:53 PM (NGd+i)

82 Base-a-ball has been berry berry good to me!

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 07:53 PM (DUoqb)

83 79
chemjeff, did you have a falling out with Fapplebee's?

Posted by: fluffy at September 20, 2015 07:52 PM (2iV3X)
Well their free internet is on the fritz :/

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:54 PM (WKc9e)

84 Off-topic, but I'm curious:

Last week the ads running on AoS included feminine hygiene product ads, in Spanish.

Today, I noted at ad for frumpy women's clothing, with the caption: Transitional clothing. Looking at the model, dressed in this blousy outfit, I couldn't tell. Is it a dude? I clicked over to the site, and damned if I still couldn't tell.

So now are they running tranny clothing ads? (I'm not even sure who "they" are.)

Is there some scheme to flood Ace's site with the most inappropriate and unappealing ads possible?

Posted by: Pastafarian at September 20, 2015 07:54 PM (pCf+a)

85 Let's go, Mets! That is all.
Posted by: Attila (Pillage Idiot) at September 20, 2015 07:53 PM (p9FbV)

?? Yeah? Your 4 1/2 inning guy is going tonight right?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 07:54 PM (DUoqb)

86 Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:46 PM (WKc9e)

The confetti is deadly.
I mean it's just thrown in the air!

But yeah, I haven't seen a post season riot my time here (unless you count drunks yelling "YAY! WE WON!"

Posted by: tsrlbke PhD(c), rogue bioethicist at September 20, 2015 07:54 PM (tM4uk)

87 76: Ytown? Youngstown? I grew up in New Castle.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 07:55 PM (NGd+i)

88 I'm getting ads for Russian babes.

Posted by: Ghost of Game 6 at September 20, 2015 07:55 PM (S5zql)

89 Good thing I took up arts and crafts.

Posted by: Achy Breaky Tony Romo at September 20, 2015 07:56 PM (xzGte)

90 If the [Cubs] make it to the WS, they will have a ritual sacrifice of Bartman AND the goat

No fear-- the Mets will bring out the black cat they used to spook Ron Santo in 1969.

Posted by: Basement Cat at September 20, 2015 07:56 PM (3C9q2)

91 85 "?? Yeah? Your 4 1/2 inning guy is going tonight right?"

Yeah, he's auditioning for a slot on the Yankees.

Posted by: Attila (Pillage Idiot) at September 20, 2015 07:57 PM (p9FbV)

92 >>>25 I know it's too late for the Prohibition thread, but this needs to be reported: Not Your Father's Root Beer is fucking awesome.

Agreed. I'm drinking one right now. I mixed in a shot of vanilla vodka and some Buffalo Trace bourbon cream (think Bailey's but with bourbon)

Tastes just like a root beer float.

Posted by: DC in River City at September 20, 2015 07:57 PM (e+1S5)

93 ChrmJeff,
I've had to neglect roses since Tuesday.
I'm not going into reasons.

I'm banned at my IP address but my iPad has been acting up since September 9 when it updated some things.

I temporarily changed from my home network after removing all website data, to see if I could see arrows on websites to hit play.

I might need to update network, but I'm banned at my IP address.

I'm going to change back to see if clearing 2 years of website data helped or not.

How are you?

I'm probably not going to answer. I'll read on phone because I'm still working on iPad /iPhone issues.

Posted by: Carol at September 20, 2015 07:57 PM (P2xmL)

94 OK, NASCAR awaits.

Y'all have fun and try not to trash the places, 'k?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at September 20, 2015 07:57 PM (LUgeY)

95 A Haurbaugh lost today, there is a God. Ha, ha. The real Joe Flacco shines.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 07:58 PM (ucDmr)

96 I'm telling ya, ad blocker is your friend
no weird Spanish tampon ads, no frumpy clothing ads

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 07:58 PM (WKc9e)

97 It's baseball season already?

Posted by: Weasel at September 20, 2015 07:58 PM (e3bId)

98 Along with massive property taxes and one cent an ounce tax on soft drinks, Mayor Emmanuel has decided to rename the AL Chicago baseball team to commemorate our wonderful president.

They'll be called the Chicago 1/2 White Sox.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:59 PM (45ap8)

99 The menses ads arrived "soon" after the Trump bleeding... episode.
Plus a lot of editorial comments about "spanish"

So "transitional clothing" = google or somebody's dumb-ass reading of the headlines.

You may disagree.
YMMV
not legal in the states of PA. OH. NC. etc.

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 07:59 PM (PwyvZ)

100 Carol that is awful! I hope everything is okay????

I think if you send an email to Maet he can help you out with your IP banning issues.

I hope everything works out???

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 08:00 PM (WKc9e)

101 For fantasy purposes, I want Seattle to grind the Fudge Packers into the ground and limit them to field goals tonight. I'm sick of Aaron Rodgers Rock and Roll.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:00 PM (vsbNu)

102 I like Russel Wilson, but, when did he decide to be Janis Joplin? WTF? Dude be cray cray.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:01 PM (ucDmr)

103 Yeah, he's auditioning for a slot on the Yankees.
Posted by: Attila (Pillage Idiot) at September 20, 2015 07:57 PM (p9FbV)

Maybe Maybe, but the Yanks don't like negotiating with Boros...But I mean who does?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:01 PM (DUoqb)

104 "trans" Geddit?

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (PwyvZ)

105 my team is almost out but they need the rest......it's a long season coming off a long season......so i'm ok with my Giants sitting the playoffs out.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (0O7c5)

106
Aren't the Yankees like 3 games behind Toronto?

ahem...

Go Cards.

Posted by: GBruno at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (u49WF)

107 101: Haters gotta hate.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (ucDmr)

108 Just sat up after a quick nap and felt it so clearly before coming fully awake... shooting war between US and Russia in ME before next Summer. All the ingredients are there: Russia eager to show an SA-22 can bag an F-22, erratic leaders desperate to burnish their legacies, multi-sided conflict where all parties have unique agendas... we're fucked with the vain and vainglorious leaders we have now.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (c41Rr)

109 well crap, the Not Your Father's Root Beer is not for sale here

Posted by: chemjeff @ BWW at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (WKc9e)

110 carol

hope all is well......

Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at September 20, 2015 08:03 PM (0O7c5)

111 I looked up transitional clothing. Has something to do with the change of season.

Posted by: fluffy at September 20, 2015 08:03 PM (2iV3X)

112 107 101: Haters gotta hate.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:02 PM (ucDmr)

--I'm not a hater, but I won't be back in love until Rodgers resumes throwing to Adams in the end zone. And next week when I'm not against Rodgers in fantasy.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:04 PM (vsbNu)

113 and bringing up the Black Sox scandal is tres racist.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 08:06 PM (45ap8)

114 87 76: Ytown? Youngstown? I grew up in New Castle.

Yes, grew up on south side and live in Lowellville off of New Castle Rd.State line is about a mile away.

Posted by: YTown Guy at September 20, 2015 08:06 PM (das+y)

115 >>> ust sat up after a quick nap and felt it so clearly before coming fully awake... shooting war between US and Russia in ME before next Summer. All the ingredients are there:

I don't quite agree with your specific scenario, but you are on to something.

Posted by: Admiral Joshua Paynter at September 20, 2015 08:07 PM (2iV3X)

116 Emmys. They suck. Don't bother. The worst. Like a meeting of the communist party

Posted by: ThunderB at September 20, 2015 08:07 PM (zOTsN)

117 114: That bike trail still in Lowellville? Used to bike it when I was a kid. I live in DC now but go up there every summer and get some cheap golf in. Lots of courses up there.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:08 PM (NGd+i)

118 fluffy, not the point. "trans" showed up here, so best match for that is "transitional clothing"

Wow, not traditional clothing.

Can anybody guess what the ADs #twoweeks from now will be pushing?

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 08:08 PM (PwyvZ)

119 116 Emmys. They suck. Don't bother. The worst. Like a meeting of the communist party
Posted by: ThunderB at September 20, 2015 08:07 PM (zOTsN)

--'Hawks-Pack is about to start. Why are you torturing yourself? Even Costass isn't as bad as the Emmys.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:09 PM (vsbNu)

120 Came in after the football game. Will watch the Pack or the Mets

Posted by: ThunderB at September 20, 2015 08:10 PM (zOTsN)

121 Can anybody guess what the ADs #twoweeks from now will be pushing?

AHEM

Posted by: LACE WIG MACHINES FOR SALE at September 20, 2015 08:10 PM (WKc9e)

122 But it's 2015, the Cubs have to win it!

As a Reds fan, I have to say, there's always next year...

Posted by: exdem13 at September 20, 2015 08:10 PM (ry4ab)

123 If you watch the Emmy's, your brain will leak out of your ears. So, for your health, just don't do it.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:11 PM (NGd+i)

124 Yeah, well, see ya. on the dark side of the moon.

Bread and circuses.

Works for most.

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 08:12 PM (PwyvZ)

125 116: The Emmy's are still a thing? Who knew? Who cares besides a bunch of assholes.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:12 PM (ucDmr)

126 Is there some scheme to flood Ace's site with the most inappropriate and unappealing ads possible?
Posted by: Pastafarian at September 20, 2015 07:54 PM (pCf+a)

::shrug:: company who displays the ads is ADTECH. I don't care enough to look in to their policy.

If trans* clothes and spanish period pad ads get ace paid, then who cares?

Posted by: mynewhandle at September 20, 2015 08:13 PM (AkOaV)

127 OT:

Seriously, another Fiat?

I don't see the other POS Fiats on the road, why release another car nobody is going to buy?

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:13 PM (WVvzl)

128 Kinda fun watching Jerry Jones money sit on the sidelines with injuries.

Posted by: All Teh Meh at September 20, 2015 08:14 PM (VviqM)

129 I don't see the other POS Fiats on the road, why release another car nobody is going to buy?

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:13 PM (WVvzl)

Because they are magic. "Now you Fiat, now you don't!"

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 20, 2015 08:15 PM (7MWCL)

130 Obama Pays Tribute To Black Female Civil Rights Leaders At CBC Awards Dinner, Takes Jab At FOX News

Weasel Zippers

What a small nasty prick of a "man"?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:15 PM (DUoqb)

131 Aw Jeez, I had a FIAT. Don't rub it in!

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 08:16 PM (PwyvZ)

132 X19

Posted by: Nobody in adv at September 20, 2015 08:16 PM (PwyvZ)

133 GO METS!!

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:16 PM (WVvzl)

134 Well the Yankee game is almost over. I guess it's foot-a-ball for me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:17 PM (DUoqb)

135 Yeah, basically the gist of the Fiat ads is that they're flaccid unless you drop a Viagra in the gas tank.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:18 PM (vsbNu)

136 That strike zone graticule ESPN uses is the worst!!

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:18 PM (WVvzl)

137 Ace
is the
place
for the
feminine stopgap
ads.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 08:18 PM (45ap8)

138 I take no pleasure seeing Romo hurt. I'm a packer fan, but damn that sucks for Romo. He is one of the few cowboys I respect.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:19 PM (ucDmr)

139 Carrie Underwood's dress is too long.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:20 PM (vsbNu)

140 I stopped watching the Padres a couple weeks ago, after they sponsored a "Pride Night" for the local fruits, advertising it to them as a great opportunity to "network." No doubt the mens' rooms were packed.

I can take shitty baseball, or social justice crap, but not both at the same time.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 20, 2015 08:20 PM (oKE6c)

141 ( Obama is not a Sox fan )

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 07:24 PM (45ap

But he used to go to Cominskey Park all the time

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 08:20 PM (DiZBp)

142 Obama Pays Tribute To Black Female Civil Rights Leaders At CBC Awards Dinner, Takes Jab At FOX News

Weasel Zippers

What a small nasty prick of a "man"?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:15 PM (DUoqb)

Because he has nothing else important to do as president.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 08:21 PM (DiZBp)

143 >>>What a small nasty prick of a "man"?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:15 PM (DUoqb)<<<

Tell me about it...

Posted by: Reggie Love at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (xzGte)

144 I take no pleasure seeing Romo hurt. I'm a packer fan, but damn that sucks for Romo. He is one of the few cowboys I respect.

I like Romo too, i'm a actually a Cowboys fan, but it's always a balancing act between my love of the Cowboys and my hatred of Jerry.

Posted by: All Teh Meh at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (VviqM)

145 And CC is to put it charitably, porcine.

I don't think I've seen a tubbier pitcher in my life.

Sid Fernandez towards the end of his career was pretty large, but damn.

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (WVvzl)

146 134
Well the Yankee game is almost over. I guess it's foot-a-ball for me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:17 PM (DUoqb)

???
It just started and they're only down by one run in the first.And the Yankees meet Toronto tomorrow. Should be fun.

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (AC0lD)

147 OT: Who is the pretty blond singing the stupid intro song for NBC/NFL? Country singer of some sort but I can't remember her name. Is she the one married to that NHL player (Nashville Predators I think)?

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (NGd+i)

148 I think they have them surrounded
right about now
funk soul brothers
right about now
funk soul brothers
right about now
funk soul brothers

Posted by: Funk Soul Brothers at September 20, 2015 08:23 PM (PwyvZ)

149 I'm getting ads for Canada's Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberals and son of Pierre.

So yeah, I'm getting douche ads too....

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 08:24 PM (AC0lD)

150 147 OT: Who is the pretty blond singing the stupid intro song for NBC/NFL? Country singer of some sort but I can't remember her name. Is she the one married to that NHL player (Nashville Predators I think)?
Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (NGd+i)

--See comment #139

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:24 PM (vsbNu)

151
???
It just started and they're only down by one run in the first.And the Yankees meet Toronto tomorrow. Should be fun.
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 08:22 PM (AC0lD)

I'm a Yankee fan, but CC is pitching, and hey will eat him alive. I've seen this movie before.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:24 PM (DUoqb)

152 144: Can't pick your family or your owner. Hope Tony recovers soon. One of the good guys. Gonna be a tough road for Dallas.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:25 PM (ucDmr)

153 Emmys. They suck. Don't bother. The worst. Like a meeting of the communist party

Posted by: ThunderB at September 20, 2015 08:07 PM (zOTsN)

SMOD, if you're looking for a target. The Emmys would be a good one

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 08:25 PM (DiZBp)

154 When CC was fat and throwing 96, he was a big guy. Now that he throws 89, he is a fat piece of shit. Such is life

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:26 PM (DUoqb)

155 All the bad boys are plotting at Yahoo Groups.
Yeeha!

Posted by: Funk Soul Brothers at September 20, 2015 08:26 PM (PwyvZ)

156 Pete Carrol is a sucker of cock. That is all. Football!

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:26 PM (ucDmr)

157 Carrie Underwood. Got it. When I get bored enough, I'll peruse the interwebs and see if she is the one married to that NHL player.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (NGd+i)

158 But I will give CC this, he is a gamer, and always no matter what, took the ball and never pitched to no freaken innings limit.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (DUoqb)

159 Puddleglum the bike trail is still open and a very good bike trail for beginners and trail walkers.The golf courses locally have some of the best bang for your buck and there are 15+ courses within 15 miles of my home

Posted by: YTown Guy at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (das+y)

160

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:24 PM (DUoqb)

Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering.

In football, I follow the Detroit Lions, so I understand completely.

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (AC0lD)

161 Pete Carroll sound like a retarded Chelseli Manning.

... ok... more retarded.

Posted by: everyone who just saw his sideline interview at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (xzGte)

162 Pete Carrol is a sucker of cock. That is all. Football!

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:26 PM (ucDmr)

A huge one and a big Barry lover.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (DiZBp)

163 Anybody remember Broderick Crawford?
What a tool.

Posted by: Funk Soul Brothers at September 20, 2015 08:28 PM (PwyvZ)

164 152 144: Can't pick your family or your owner. Hope Tony recovers soon. One of the good guys. Gonna be a tough road for Dallas.

Yep, think i heard 5 weeks on espn earlier.

Posted by: All Teh Meh at September 20, 2015 08:28 PM (VviqM)

165 C'mon, boys! Fire can't melt steel!

Posted by: Coach Pete Carroll, Troofer at September 20, 2015 08:28 PM (Dwehj)

166 152 144: Can't pick your family or your owner. Hope Tony recovers soon. One of the good guys. Gonna be a tough road for Dallas.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo

The bright side is the NFC East is awful. So the Cowboys can still win the division.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:28 PM (NGd+i)

167 Oh great Tanaka has a Hami Pull and will miss his next start. Looks like the fat lady is singing

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 20, 2015 08:29 PM (DUoqb)

168 157 Carrie Underwood. Got it. When I get bored enough, I'll peruse the interwebs and see if she is the one married to that NHL player.
Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:27 PM (NGd+i)

--Yes, she is married to a Nashville Pred.

Posted by: logprof at September 20, 2015 08:29 PM (vsbNu)

169
Dez Bryant is out for a while, too.

Posted by: Soothsayer, now with a low profile tip and ergonomical handle at September 20, 2015 08:29 PM (Db4mp)

170 Cubs just took 4/6 from the Cards. NOT OVER YET. Cards have 3 games against the Reds who have been hot since the break, and finish with 2 against the Pirates.

Pirates play the Rockies, then finish with 3 against the Cubs and 2 against the Cards.

Cubs unfortunately have to play the Brewers (no prob) Pirates, one game with the Royals, and then Reds.....

Posted by: pointsnfigures at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (LnE5F)

171 that nfl sunday song is stupid.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl, i was born a rebel at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (0O7c5)

172 Why is there a woman in the booth?

You've got Susan Waldman, isn't that enough??

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (WVvzl)

173 I stopped watching the Padres a couple weeks ago,
after they sponsored a "Pride Night" for the local fruits, advertising
it to them as a great opportunity to "network." No doubt the mens' rooms
were packed.

I can take shitty baseball, or social justice crap, but not both at the same time.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 20, 2015 08:20 PM (oKE6c)

I'm sure attendance has spiked as a result. But now they should changed their names to the Madres to show they are all for trannies.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (DiZBp)

174

go to nood

Posted by: Soothsayer, now with a low profile tip and ergonomical handle at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (Db4mp)

175 The bright side is the NFC East is awful. So the Cowboys can still win the division.
Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:28 PM (NGd+i)

hey it's not our fault nobody told us NFL games last 60 minutes and not 55 minutes?

Posted by: NY Giants at September 20, 2015 08:31 PM (DUoqb)

176 172 Why is there a woman in the booth?

You've got Susan Waldman, isn't that enough??
Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:30 PM (WVvzl)

Oh my goodness gracious!!!!!!

Posted by: Suzie Waldman at September 20, 2015 08:31 PM (vsbNu)

177 162: Yes, he is. He takes over when Reggie has to deliver newspapers in the morning.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:31 PM (ucDmr)

178 159: when I go up there, I just stick to Lawrence, Mercer, Trumbull, Mahoning, counties. There are easily over 30 golf courses there. Most are $40 or under to play. Its my annual "exotic" golf vacation.

Posted by: Puddleglum, happy Steelers fan at September 20, 2015 08:33 PM (NGd+i)

179 Pete Carrol is gayer than three guye having sex. What a tool.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at September 20, 2015 08:33 PM (ucDmr)

180
Yes Bob Costas is worse than the Emmys. I hear he's really nice until he opens his mouth.

And what will the Emmys do once the communists take over? That's the part I never understand. Che would've killed all of you idiots. Yah, I'm looking at you Carlos Santana.

They all show up looking like a capitalism exploded in their face and yet they just don't get it.

Like Bernie Sanders supporters, they all leave his rally and go out to their brand new Toyotas.

Posted by: GBruno at September 20, 2015 08:34 PM (u49WF)

181 What a play!!

Posted by: Kreplach at September 20, 2015 08:36 PM (WVvzl)

182 I'd like to see the yanks not make it to the post season at all. They really aren't a very good team but they get constant airplay on TV instead of other, more interesting games (both them and Sox). The Astros were awful until this year, so saying they were at the bottom of the NL and doing well in AL isn't exactly fair - they were at the bottom of the AL last year too.

I don't expect the MEts to go far. I know they are steamrolling everyone right now, but they are winning games like 11-8 and if your wins require you to get more than 8 runs each game, that's not a recipe for sustained success.

Most disappointing to me are the Tigers, who just can't seem to get it done, and Senators who should be so much better. Great to see KC up there again, I hope they can make it to the series this year.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 08:37 PM (39g3+)

183 I can take shitty baseball, or social justice crap, but not both at the same time.

Yeah the Mariners keep doing that too. I'm sure the players are just overjoyed.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 08:38 PM (39g3+)

184 141 Quiet Man

And the world's most intelligent person couldn't name one Sox player.

For a team he "cheered for".

Lyin' Fu(k.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 08:41 PM (45ap8)

185 You guys seem to hate Bush now but the man loves baseball and could actually throw out a pitch. I was amazed the president didn't throw out the first pitch when he took office until I saw him throw. This is a man who is utterly unfamiliar with athletics at a personal level. I shudder to think how those "pick up" games of basketball go with "moobs" Obama.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 08:44 PM (39g3+)

186 >>>I shudder to think how those "pick up" games of basketball go with "moobs" Obama.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 08:44 PM (39g3+)<<<

2-22

Posted by: SCOAMF brick layin' in front of some kids at September 20, 2015 08:47 PM (xzGte)

187 The Nats have had a bummer of a season. But it's been fun seeing guys who started on the bench come through for them: Michael Taylor, Tyler Moore, Uggla, and Espinosa. (Spring training should be interesting.) That's been a bright spot in a disappointing season.

The Nats can still take the division if aliens kidnap the F'n Mets but aliens are never around when you need them.

The only thing left to say is:
HARPER FOR MVP!!!

Posted by: JTB at September 20, 2015 08:47 PM (FvdPb)

188 Its so odd to see the Braves being as awful as back when Smoltz and Glavine first came up. I remember those games, the announcers were brilliant because the game was so awful they had to be interesting to keep you watching. Then the Braves got really, really good for 2+ decades straight. Now they're awful again.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 08:52 PM (39g3+)

189 What's the deal with the strike zone? I haven't seen a televised baseball game in a while and I noticed a little graphic of a rectangle that represents the strike zone. Back when I was slinging the horsehide and swinging the lumber the top of the zone was half way between the belt and the shoulders. Now they have the top of the zone as belt level. What gives?

Posted by: Big Al at September 20, 2015 08:53 PM (3MNCs)

190 The Nats can still take the division if aliens kidnap the F'n Mets but aliens are never around when you need them.

We're available!

Posted by: The Phailin' Phillies at September 20, 2015 08:54 PM (3C9q2)

191 Yeah the strike zone. Its nipples to knees, roughly, but none of the umps give the high strike any more. Its a shame because that was a powerful tool for pitchers.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at September 20, 2015 09:04 PM (39g3+)

192 And the world's most intelligent person couldn't name one Sox player.

For a team he "cheered for".

Lyin' Fu(k.

Posted by: seamrog at September 20, 2015 08:41 PM (45ap

The only thing Barry knows about baseball is pitchers and catchers.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 20, 2015 09:06 PM (DiZBp)

193 Angels in the outfield is on TCM.

Posted by: Infidel at September 20, 2015 09:59 PM (jDzS3)

194 I am so ready to see St. Louis vs. KC in the World Series. Thirty years is a long time to wait for a rematch.

Posted by: CCC at September 20, 2015 10:58 PM (ZTF1d)

195 Oh, sure! The Jays lose a couple so NOW we have a baseball thread.

Posted by: andycanuck at September 20, 2015 11:25 PM (+W1gD)

196 And then I get willowed on this thread.

What a day!

Posted by: andycanuck at September 20, 2015 11:48 PM (+W1gD)

197 Have you seen this?

Analysis of Mars
https://youtu.be/9XMNXNIdgV0

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